The B.C. government, yaqan nuʔkiy (Lower Kootenay Band) and Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) are collaborating on recommendations to address water scarcity in the…
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Upcoming water quality advisory notice for Ridgemont
The City of Fernie is issuing a water quality advisory effective for the Ridgemont community starting July 14, at 9:30 a.m. While the associated health…
Award-winning artist to perform at Centre 64
Centre 64 is proud to welcome JJ Shiplett & Band to the Centre 64 Theatre for an unforgettable evening of live music on Saturday, September…
Air quality warning for Columbia Valley
Environment Canada this afternoon (July 9) issued an air quality warning for the Columbia Valley due to wildfire smoke blowing in. “Smoke is causing or…
Staircase being removed and piece of trail closed
The City of Kimberley will be removing the Peak to Platzl staircase in the coming weeks and permanently closing a portion of the Peak to…
Tripping hazard repairs starting Monday
To help improve public safety and accessibility, a number of potential sidewalk and crosswalk tripping hazards are set to be repaired around the City of…
Unregulated drug toxicity deaths down in May
According to preliminary data shared by the BC Coroners Service (BCCS), 109 people in British Columbia lost their lives to suspected unregulated drug toxicity in…
Work closing Johnston Road
Starting Monday, July 13, crews will be getting to work on the Able Creek culvert replacement project. This one is all about keeping our roads…
Two killed in Kootenay National Park MVI
Columbia Valley RCMP is investigating a fatal motor vehicle incident (MVI) that occurred on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park on Wednesday, July 8. At…
Steamboat Festival produced many highlights
On Friday, July 3, music lovers gathered on porches all around Edgewater to hear Columbia Valley artists present their favourite tunes, in friendly, neighbourly settings….